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strik·ing
 striking
- pronunciation:
- straI
kIng
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
outstanding; impressive.
The child's talent was striking, and there was no doubt he'd win the competition.His wife is a striking beauty.- synonyms:
- impressive
- antonyms:
- ordinary, unimpressive
- similar words:
- awesome, dazzling, dramatic, extraordinary, fabulous, imposing, lively, magnificent, outstanding, splendid, stunning
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| definition 2: |
conspicuous or noticeable.
The difference between them is striking.She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.- synonyms:
- conspicuous, notable, noticeable
- antonyms:
- unremarkable
- similar words:
- apparent, blatant, clear, distinct, dramatic, eminent, evident, exceptional, extraordinary, flagrant, glaring, manifest, marked, obvious, outstanding, prominent, showy, unmistakable
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| related words: |
awful, banner, colorful, fantastic, great, memorable, mighty, monumental, moving, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, salient, shocking, signal, singular, stately, superior, telling, vivid |
| derivations: |
strikingly (adv.), strikingness (n.) |
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